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Back Safety: SittingCuidado de la espalda: C³mo sentarse

Back Safety: Sitting

Sitting can strain your back if you don't do it right. Learn the right moves to protect your back.

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Sitting Down

Follow these steps to sit down. Reverse them to get back up.

  • Make sure the chair is behind you.

  • Place one foot slightly behind the other.

  • Tighten your stomach muscles. Bend forward from the hips, keeping your back straight.

  • Hold the armrests or sides of the seat for support.

  • Bend your knees. Use your leg muscles to lower yourself onto the seat.

  • Scoot back in the seat until you are comfortable.

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Sitting Safely

  • Keep your feet flat. Don't cross your legs.

  • A low footrest (no higher than 8 inches) may help.

  • A support behind your lower back or between your shoulder blades can help make you more comfortable.

  • When sitting for long periods, change your position from time to time. Also, get up every half hour and move around.

Publication Source: American Academy of Family Physicians

Publication Source: SpineHealth.com

Online Source: American Academy of Family Physicians

Online Source: SpineHealth.com

Date Last Reviewed: 2007-01-15T00:00:00-07:00

Date Last Modified: 2002-07-09T00:00:00-06:00